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Gujarat Government Issues Manual to Halt New Road Digging
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Gujarat state government has released an official manual directing authorities to stop the excavation of new roads, citing concerns over planning and resource allocation.
The Gujarat state administration has circulated a new procedural manual that instructs all municipal and public works departments to suspend ongoing and planned road excavation projects until further review.
The manual, prepared by the state's Department of Public Works, emphasizes the need for comprehensive feasibility studies, environmental clearances, and alignment with existing urban development plans before any new road work can commence.
Officials said the directive aims to curb uncoordinated construction that often leads to traffic disruptions, cost overruns, and encroachment on public land. The government will assess pending proposals and prioritize projects that meet the revised criteria.
The move has drawn reactions from local contractors and civic bodies, who warn that a sudden halt could affect employment and delay infrastructure upgrades. The state has assured that a transparent review mechanism will be put in place.
The manual will be distributed to all district-level authorities and posted on the official Gujarat government portal for public access.
The manual, prepared by the state's Department of Public Works, emphasizes the need for comprehensive feasibility studies, environmental clearances, and alignment with existing urban development plans before any new road work can commence.
Officials said the directive aims to curb uncoordinated construction that often leads to traffic disruptions, cost overruns, and encroachment on public land. The government will assess pending proposals and prioritize projects that meet the revised criteria.
The move has drawn reactions from local contractors and civic bodies, who warn that a sudden halt could affect employment and delay infrastructure upgrades. The state has assured that a transparent review mechanism will be put in place.
The manual will be distributed to all district-level authorities and posted on the official Gujarat government portal for public access.